United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65

An amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish slavery introduced during the American Civil War.

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The Senate of the Thirty-Eighth Session of Congress

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Session 3547: 1864-02-08 12:00:00

Hon. James W. Grimes' credentials are adopted; S. Res. 24 and S. Res. 25 are first introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; S. 99 is first introduced and referred to the Committee on Slavery and Freedmen; Mr. Sumner submits Resolutions on Emancipation and Liberty.

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S. Res. 25

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JOINT RESOLUTION

Repealing a joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

That a "joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States," approved March two, eighteen hundred and sixty one, be, and the same is hereby, repealed.

Decisions yet to be taken

  • S. Res. 25 (introduced on 1864-02-08 12:00:00 - CREATE - e868040) [This document]
    • Motion to Refer S. Res. 25 to the Committee on the Judiciary (introduced on 1864-02-08 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e84365)

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